The Black Tortoise Spirit Spring was a day's journey from the Black Tortoise Institute and was located in a swamp.
The closer Qin Haodong and the others got, the denser the spiritual energy became.
In the middle of the swamp was the main spring of the Black Tortoise Spirit Spring, but it was heavily guarded and no one was allowed to enter.
Within a radius of a hundred miles from the main spring, there were dozens of spirit springs of various sizes, all occupied by other forces in the kingdom.
The five spirit springs of the Black Tortoise Institute were relatively close and in a good location. In order to prevent them from being used indiscriminately, the institute would station ten teachers here every year.
Since the Black Tortoise Kingdom had already distributed the nearby spirit springs, there were not many conflicts of interest. Stationing here was only a symbolic gesture, and generally speaking, there were no disputes.
Although the teachers stationed here could not enter the spirit spring to cultivate, the spiritual energy here was more than ten times denser than in other places. Therefore, being stationed here was a good job, and every year, there would be teachers fighting to be on duty here.
The closer they got, the denser the spiritual energy became. Most importantly, the spiritual energy here seemed to have a mind of its own, involuntarily drilling into one's pores and absorbing spiritual energy several times faster than using spirit stones.
It was Fang Qiong 'er's first time here, and she couldn't help but sigh, "This place is too comfortable. If I could cultivate here for a long time, my cultivation would definitely advance by leaps and bounds."
Tu Jiaojiao said, "Don't even think about it. The resources of the spirit spring are limited, and only a few people can enjoy it."
Everyone followed behind Luo Dongqing and landed beside the five spirit springs.
Seeing Luo Dongqing personally arrive, the teachers stationed here immediately surrounded her, asking about her well-being and then arranging cultivation matters.
The distance between the five spirit springs was not too far, only about a few dozen meters. Qin Haodong and You Wanren were assigned to the most central position, while the other students went to the four spirit springs next to them.
The water of the spirit spring looked extremely clear, but it was not ordinary water, but spiritual energy droplets condensed from overly dense spiritual energy.
The five spirit springs were about the same size, about ten meters in diameter.
Qin Haodong stepped into the spring and was instantly surrounded by dense spiritual energy.
Compared to the spiritual energy emitted by top-grade spirit stones, the spiritual energy here seemed to be alive and could actively cooperate with one's cultivation, constantly drilling into one's pores and improving one's physique.
He sighed in his heart. This was indeed a good place for cultivation, and it seemed that he would most likely be able to break through to the early-Body Integration Stage.
You Wanren sat opposite Qin Haodong, a trace of complacency and cunning flashing in his eyes.
Luo Dongqing said, "Everyone, pay attention. The absorption time is only 12 hours. After that, we will leave this place. Everyone, cherish the opportunity and make the best use of your time to cultivate."
You Wanren said guiltily, "Brother Qin, you have to hurry up. My absorption speed is very fast, so you might not be able to get a single strand of Spirit Qi."
Qin Haodong smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. I'm quite fast."
You Wanren said, "Then let's have a competition. Don't cry if you can't get any Spirit Qi!"
Qin Haodong immediately understood why this guy wanted to share a spirit spring with him. He smiled and said, "Sure!"
Without another word, You Wanren closed his eyes and began to circulate the Great Siphon Technique. In a split second, the spiritual energy in the spiritual spring surged into his body at an accelerated rate, as if it was under a tremendous gravitational force.
"You do have some skills, but you're still far from being able to compete with me."
Qin Haodong smiled and began to circulate the Evergreen Wood Technique to absorb the Spirit Qi here.
According to his cultivation theory, he was like an empty wooden barrel, and he only needed to constantly pour water into it during cultivation.
You Wanren and the others were different. Even if they used the Great Siphon Technique, they still had to consider the capacity of the barrel. Ordinary people would absorb while raising the height of the barrel, but if they absorbed too quickly, the barrel would explode.
Under such circumstances, Qin Haodong's absorption speed was simply indescribable.
If You Wanren's side was like a small range hood that constantly drew Spirit Qi into his body, then Qin Haodong's side was like a high-powered water pump that frantically drew Spirit Qi into his barrel.
You Wanren felt proud while absorbing the Spirit Qi. At this rate, he would probably be able to absorb all the Spirit Qi in the spiritual spring in less than half a day, and Qin Haodong wouldn't even be able to get one-tenth of it.
He even imagined Qin Haodong's look of annoyance.
However, he suddenly realized that he could not absorb any Spirit Qi even after circulating the Great Siphon Technique to the extreme.
"What's going on? Could it be that the Spirit Qi has been absorbed right from the start? That's impossible! I've been here before, and the Spirit Qi contained in the spiritual spring is enough for me to absorb for a period of time. "
He opened his eyes, only to see a strange scene. The Spirit Qi in the entire spiritual spring was flowing into Qin Haodong's body like rivers flowing into the sea.
No wonder he could not get even a trace of Spirit Qi here. The suction force on Qin Haodong's side was too strong. If all the Spirit Qi had been absorbed, how could he possibly absorb it?
"What … what kind of cultivation technique is this?"
You Wanren was about to explode from anger. However, Qin Haodong was absorbing him with his own ability. Previously, he was talking about competing in speed, so what could he say now?
He could only sit down again and circulate his Great Siphon Technique with all his might. However, he still could not get much Spirit Qi. This cultivation speed could not even be compared to that in the Black Tortoise Academy.
Compared to Qin Haodong's astonishing speed, it was as if he was drinking water with a straw, while Qin Haodong was pumping water with a high-powered water pump. The difference was hundreds of times.
You Wanren opened his eyes again. After seeing the Spirit Qi being absorbed into his body like rivers flowing into the sea, Qin Haodong's aura grew stronger and stronger. He was about to complete his breakthrough.
"This kid actually wants to make a breakthrough here!"
An ominous glint flashed across his eyes. It seemed like this was a good time for revenge. With a thought, a dagger appeared in his palm.
Just as he was about to make his move, a figure suddenly flashed. Luo Dongqing had arrived beside the spiritual spring.
It was impossible for Qin Haodong to not attract his attention after causing such a huge commotion. Not only had Luo Dongqing come over, but even the teachers and other cultivating students who were guarding the place had gathered over.
With so many people around, You Wanren would not foolishly make a move. He put the dagger in his hand back into his storage ring and put on an equally shocked expression.
A teacher who was stationed beside the spiritual spring said to Luo Dongqing, "Dean, is this a student of our academy? He's simply a monster. I've never seen anyone who can absorb Spirit Qi so quickly. "
Luo Dongqing was also quite surprised. He sighed and said, "You're right. This kid is a monster!"
Seeing that Qin Haodong's aura was getting stronger and stronger, Murong Jinghong said, "Dean, is he about to make a breakthrough?"
Luo Dongqing said, "It looks like it's going to happen soon."
"Oh no, Dean. Look, the spiritual spring is about to run dry."
Everyone's attention had been focused on Qin Haodong and neglected the water in the spiritual spring. Only now did they realize that the water, which was originally more than a meter deep, was now only as deep as a palm, and the Spirit Qi was extremely thin.
Qin Haodong crazily absorbed the Spirit Qi in the spiritual spring in just a short while, and there was not the slightest bit of Spirit Qi left in the spiritual spring.
You Wanren's face was livid. At this moment, he felt like crying. If he had known that he would encounter such a freak, he would never have shared a spiritual spring with him.
Now, not only did he not take advantage of it, but he had also wasted this rare opportunity.
Qin Haodong was about to make a breakthrough, but he suddenly felt the surrounding Spirit Qi drop rapidly. In the end, he still did not cross the threshold of the Form Synthesis Stage.
He opened his eyes and first saw the dried spiritual spring, and then he saw the dumbfounded people around him. He slowly realized what had happened.
Fang Qiong 'er asked, "Senior Brother, have you made a breakthrough?"
Qin Haodong said a little awkwardly, "Not yet. I've used up the Spirit Qi in the spiritual spring. I'm only a little bit away."
Yun Qianqian said, "Use ours. Sister Qiong 'er and I have just made a breakthrough anyway. It will be difficult for us to make another breakthrough even if we absorb more Spirit Qi."
Qin Haodong said with some embarrassment, "No way!"
Fang Qiong 'er pulled him over and said, "Why not? This is a rare opportunity. Let's hurry up and go."
As she spoke, she and Yun Qianqian pulled Qin Haodong into their spiritual spring, one on the left and the other on the right.
The two of them were full of gratitude towards Qin Haodong. If it were not for Qin Haodong's help, they would not have reached the Peak of the Void Training Stage even if they used the spiritual spring here.
More importantly, they were not only grateful, but also willing to make some sacrifices for the man in front of them.
Qin Haodong no longer stood on ceremony. He sat cross-legged in the spiritual spring and began to absorb Spirit Qi to make a breakthrough.
In an instant, he was like a motor that had been restarted, and the Spirit Qi in the spiritual spring rushed into his body again.
With the assurance of sufficient Spiritual Qi, his momentum became stronger and stronger. About 15 minutes later, a crisp sound suddenly came from his body, and he broke through the bottleneck of the Form Synthesis Stage.
When he opened his eyes again, half of the spiritual Qi in the spirit spring had been extracted, and his cultivation base had officially entered the Body Integration Stage.
He walked out of the spirit spring and said to Fang Qiong 'er and Fang Qiong' er, "Thank you!"
Fang Qiong 'er said, "This is nothing. If you need more, you can absorb the rest!"
Qin Haodong shook his head. "I don't need it. You guys can use it."
His cultivation was growing in a completely nature-defying manner. The further he progressed, the more spiritual energy he needed.
Now, even if he completely absorbed the remaining three and a half Spirit springs, he most likely would not be able to break through again. It was better to leave it for the two girls.
Then, he turned to look at You Wanren and said with a teasing expression, "I'm sorry, I absorbed your spiritual energy too quickly.
They're all gone. "
You Wanren felt that his lungs were about to explode from anger, but he could not say anything.
Looking at his extremely ugly expression, Qin Haodong smiled again and said, "We have a deal. You can't cry if you lose."
You Wanren snorted coldly and turned his head away. He had no more Spirit Qi to use at the moment, so he could only find a rock to sit on.
Luo Dongqing said to the other students, "Don't be affected, everyone. Make the best use of your time to cultivate."
The other students had seen enough. Envious of Qin Haodong's cultivation base, they all returned to their own spirit springs to absorb the Spirit Qi.
But at this moment, a ghostly wail was heard, "There's no need to cultivate anymore. You're all going to die, so why waste Spirit Qi?"
Luo Dongqing's expression changed. He turned his head and saw a man in black with a golden mask standing behind him, followed by dozens of ghost slaves in black.
They were from the Ghost King Sect, and their cultivation base was not low. The golden-masked man in the lead had even reached the Great Vehicle Stage, which made him nervous immediately.
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